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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 7-10 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Purplish-pink
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Striped rosemallow
  • Hibiscus

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Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: August 11, 2014
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: August 11, 2014
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: August 11, 2014
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